eSIM for Zimbabwe
Prepaid data on local Zimbabwe networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +263
- Time zone
- Harare
- Languages
- English, Shona, Ndebele
from $11.50
Plans for Zimbabwe
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Validity
Data
Best value per GB
1 GB data
valid 7 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 30 days
Networks in Zimbabwe
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- Econet
What to know about connectivity in Zimbabwe
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Zimbabwe costs around $64.52 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $11.50 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about 7¢ per minute on top.
How to dial Zimbabwe
- International format
- +XXX XX XXX XXXX
- Local format
- XXX XXX XXXX
- Subscriber digits
- 9
- Trunk prefix
- 0
Time zone
Harare
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $11.50 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Zimbabwe?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| One week | 1 GB | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $28 | $14 |
| One month | 3 GB | $46 | $15.33 |
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Calling Zimbabwe - or calling home from there
JellyCalls dials any mobile or landline from your browser. No app to install, no phone number needed, and nothing to cancel.
Free starting credit included
Why use an eSIM in Zimbabwe
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in Zimbabwe
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Zimbabwe, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
Zimbabwe eSIM questions
When does my Zimbabwe plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Zimbabwe, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Zimbabwe?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in Zimbabwe?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in Zimbabwe?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
Nearby destinations
Travelers heading to Zimbabwe often add these.
Visiting more than Zimbabwe?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.